UPDATE: Kahana Drive Bridge Scheduled for Repairs

Kahana Drive Bridge No. 46-9. Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works map.

UPDATE
June 20, 3 p.m.

Rather than be partially open for a longer period of time, Kahana Drive Bridge No. 46-9 located mauka of Highway 19 on Kahana Drive will be totally closed for repair work starting on Monday, June 27, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and will reopen on July 1, 2016, weather and constructions conditions permitting.

Motorists will be able to use the Old Māmalahoa Highway and Kalehua Road as alternate routes during the bridge closure period.

The repair work involves the rehabilitation of the existing bridge structure which includes replacing the old timber components with new wood preservative treated components.

Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks the community for their patience and understanding.

If there are any questions or concerns, call Barett Otani, Information and Education Specialist, at 961-8787.

ORIGINAL POST
June 20, 12:38 p.m.

The Kahana Drive Bridge No. 46-9 located mauka of Highway 19 on Kahana Drive, is scheduled for repair work starting on Monday, June 27, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and weekends.

Motorists can use the Old Māmalahoa Highway and Kalehua Road as alternate routes during the bridge closure hours.

The bridge will reopen at the end of each workday.

The repair work involves the rehabilitation of the existing bridge structure which includes replacing the old timber components with new wood preservative treated components.

The project is estimated to be completed by Friday, July 8, 2016, weather and construction conditions permitting.

Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks the community for their patience and understanding.

If there are any questions or concerns, call Barett Otani, Information and education specialist, at 961-8787.